The St. Louis Cardinals (44-53) enter a matchup against the Chicago Cubs (45-51) on Friday following a six-game winning streak. The game is set to begin at 2:20 PM ET at Wrigley Field. The Cubs will call on Justin Steele (9-3) against the Cardinals and Jack Flaherty (7-5).
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Chicago vs. St. Louis Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Friday, July 21, 2023 at 2:20 PM ET
- Where: Wrigley Field in Chicago, Illinois
- How to Watch on TV: APLTV
- Probable Pitchers: Steele – CHC (9-3, 2.96 ERA) vs Flaherty – STL (7-5, 4.29 ERA)
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Cubs vs. Cardinals Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
Steele | Flaherty | |
---|---|---|
17 | GS | 18 |
9-3 | W-L | 7-5 |
2.96 | ERA | 4.29 |
97.1 | IP | 98.2 |
20 | BB | 51 |
87 | SO | 96 |
Cubs Probable Starting Pitcher: Justin Steele
- His last appearance was on Sunday against the Boston Red Sox, when the left-hander went six innings, surrendering six earned runs while allowing 10 hits.
- In 17 games this season, the 28-year-old has put up a 2.96 ERA and 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .239 to opposing hitters.
- Steele has recorded 11 quality starts this year.
- He has had five appearances this season in which he did not surrender an earned run.
- This season, the 28-year-old ranks eighth in ERA (2.96), 19th in WHIP (1.110), and 42nd in K/9 (8.0) among pitchers who qualify.
- Steele and his team have a record of 10-7-0 against the spread when he starts.
- Games Steele has started this season hit the over eight times in 17 chances.
Steele’s Recent Performance
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vs. Red Sox | Jul. 16 | 6.0 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
at Brewers | Jul. 5 | 6.0 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
vs. Guardians | Jun. 30 | 6.1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
at Cardinals | Jun. 24 | 6.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
vs. Orioles | Jun. 17 | 5.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
Cardinals Probable Starting Pitcher: Jack Flaherty
- The right-hander last pitched on Sunday, when he gave up three earned runs and allowed three hits in six innings against the Washington Nationals.
- The 27-year-old has pitched in 18 games this season with an ERA of 4.29, a 1.88 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.530.
- If he completes six or more innings with three or fewer earned runs allowed, he’ll earn his fourth quality start in a row.
- He has five appearances with no earned runs allowed in 18 chances this season.
- The 27-year-old’s 4.29 ERA ranks 45th, 1.530 WHIP ranks 62nd, and 8.8 K/9 ranks 32nd among qualified pitchers in the majors this campaign.
- When Flaherty starts, the Cardinals are 11-7-0 against the spread.
- Flaherty has started 18 contests with a total set by oddsmakers this season. The teams have combined to go over the run total in 12 of them.
Flaherty’s Recent Performance
Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
vs. Nationals | Jul. 16 | 6.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
at Marlins | Jul. 6 | 6.2 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
vs. Yankees | Jul. 1 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
at Nationals | Jun. 19 | 6.1 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
vs. Giants | Jun. 13 | 4.1 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
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